• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2000.02a
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• pp.168-168
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• 2000

Yamada 등의 덩어리 증착에 관한 연구 이후 낮은 기판 온도에서 결정성이 뛰어난 금속박막성장(thin film growth)을 얻을 수 있는 방법으로 최근 덩어리 증착(cluster depositon) 방법에 관하여 많은 연구들이 진행되어 덩어리 충돌이 원자 충돌인 경우와 큰 차이를 보이는 결과를 얻었으며, 덩어리 증착시 기판 내부에 점결함(point defect)이 발생되지 않는다는 중요한 결과를 얻었다. 금속 덩어리를 사용한 금속박막성장은 높은 박막성장속도와 뛰어난 구조 재배열 효과를 얻을 수 있으며 기판의 격자 손상을 감소시키기 때문에 향후 나노미터 소자 개발에 응용성이 클 것으로 예상된다. 그러나 금속 덩어리와 금속 표면사이의 상호작용에서 발생되는 기본적인 역학(mechanism)은 분명하게 알려져 있지 않다. 지금까지 알루미늄 덩어리의 원자구조와 특성에 관한 연구는 수행되어졌지만 (4,5), 알루미늄 덩어리 증착에 관한 연구는 수행되지 않았다. 본 연구에서는 13~177개로 이루어진 큰 알루미늄 덩어리들의 증착에 관하여 Md(molecular dynamics) 방법을 사용하여 연구하였다. MD 시뮬레이션을 사용하여 덩어리 증착시 기판 표면과의 충돌 초기에 나타나는 덩어리 내부 원자들의 상관충돌효과(correlated collisions effect)에 의하여 덩어리 크기에 따른 증착현상과 여러 물리적 현상들을 관찰하였다. 덩어리 총 에너지가 증가할수록 기판의 최고 온도는 증가하며, 덩어리 크기가 클수록 상관충돌효과가 커지기 때문에 덩어리의 총 에너지에 다른 최고 증가 비율은 적어졌다. 시간에 따른 비정렬 원자수(disordered atom number) 비교를 통하여 덩어리가 클수록 구조 재배열이 더 잘 이루어진다는 것을 알 수 있었고, 원자당 에너지가 클수록 덩어리 원자들이 기판 내부로 더 깊이 들어갔고, 덩어리 크기가 클수록 상관충돌효과로 인하여 덩어리 원자들이 기판 내부로 더 깊이 들어가는 것을 알 수 있었고, 덩어리 크기가 클수록 상관충돌효과는 커지고 더욱 부드러운 증착이 이루어졌으며, 무엇보다도 덩어리 증착시 표면에서 구조 재배열이 잘 이루어지는 특징을 살펴볼 수 있었다. 이러한 알루미늄 덩어리를 생성하여 증착할 수 있을 경우, 뛰어난 재배열 효과를 이용하여 품질이 향상된 반도체 소자를 제조할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2010.02a
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• pp.174-174
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• 2010

Gallium Nitride(GaN) attracts great attention due to their wide band gap energy (3.4eV), high thermal stability to the solid state lighting devices like LED, Laser diode, UV photo detector, spintronic devices, solar cells, sensors etc. Recently, researchers are interested in synthesis of polycrystalline and amorphous GaN which has also attracted towards optoelectronic device applications significantly. One of the alternatives to deposit GaN at low temperature is to use Single Source Molecular Percursor (SSP) which provides preformed Ga-N bonding. Moreover, our group succeeds in hybridization of SSP synthesized GaN with Single wall carbon nanotube which could be applicable in field emitting devices, hybrid LEDs and sensors. In this work, the GaN thin films were deposited on c-axis oriented sapphire substrate by MBE (Molecular Beam Epitaxy) using novel single source precursor of dimethyl gallium azido-tert-butylamine($Me_2Ga(N_3)NH_2C(CH_3)_3$) with additional source of ammonia. The surface morphology, structural and optical properties of GaN thin films were analyzed for the deposition in the temperature range of $600^{\circ}C$ to $750^{\circ}C$. Electrical properties of deposited thin films were carried out by four point probe technique and home made Hall effect measurement. The effect of ammonia on the crystallinity, microstructure and optical properties of as-deposited thin films are discussed briefly. The crystalline quality of GaN thin film was improved with substrate temperature as indicated by XRD rocking curve measurement. Photoluminescence measurement shows broad emission around 350nm-650nm which could be related to impurities or defects.

• Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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• v.22 no.3
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• pp.521-526
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• 2006

We have studied the possibility of removing Anabaena macrospora by injecting copper sulfate ($CuSO_4{\cdot}5H_2O$) into the raw water of a drinking water purification plant. Anabaena macrospora caused the unpleasant geosmin odor of drinking water in August 2001. The cell break-point of A. macrospora was 0.3 mg/L of $CuSO_4$. We were able to reduce the standing crops of A. macrospora effectively because $CuSO_4$ could break A. macrospora selectively. Because 0.3 mg/L of $CuSO_4$ could break both cells and akinetes, it reduced the possibility of a recurrent problem for them to meet a favorable condition. When $CuSO_4$ was injected in the early growth phase of algae and the mixing intensity was high, A. macrospora could be removed most effectively. The odor caused by A. macrospora was sustained for a while without any sudden change of environmental condition. Therefore, we hope that it could shorten the period of obstacle by injecting the optimal amount of 0.3 mg/L of $CuSO_4$. The water quality, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness and pH didn't changed by the injection of $CuSO_4$.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• v.23 no.4
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• pp.339-344
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• 2015

Naringenin (NAR) as one of the flavonoids observed in grapefruit has been reported to exhibit an anti-cancer activity. However, more detailed mechanism by which NAR exerts anti-cancer properties still remains unanswered. Thus, in this study, we have shown that NAR down-regulates the level of cyclin D1 in human colorectal cancer cell lines, HCT116 and SW480. NAR inhibited the cell proliferation in HCT116 and SW480 cells and decreased the level of cyclin D1 protein. Inhibition of proteasomal degradation by MG132 blocked NAR-mediated cyclin D1 downregulation and the half-life of cyclin D1 was decreased in the cells treated with NAR. In addition, NAR increased the phosphorylation of cyclin D1 at threonine-286 and a point mutation of threonine-286 to alanine blocked cyclin D1 downregulation by NAR. p38 inactivation attenuated cyclin D1 downregulation by NAR. From these results, we suggest that NAR-mediated cyclin D1 downregulation may result from proteasomal degradation through p38 activation. The current study provides new mechanistic link between NAR, cyclin D1 downregulation and cell growth in human colorectal cancer cells.

• Molecular & Cellular Toxicology
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.21-28
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• 2006

Gadolinium chloride ($GdCl_{3}$) was known to block Kupffer cells and generally its toxicity study based on blocking these cells. Therefore, $GdCl_{3}$ frequently used to study toxic mechanisms of hepatotoxicants inducing injury through Kupffer cells. We also tried to investigate the effect of $GdCl_{3}\;on\;CCl_{4}$ toxicity, typical hepatotoxicants. Administration of $GdCl_{3}$ to mice significantly suppressed AST (asparatate amino transferase), ALT (alanine amino transferase) levels which were increased by $CCl_{4}$ treatment. However, $GdCl_{3}$ didn't inhibit the phagocytotic activity of Kupffer cells. Malondialdehyde (MDA) is a good indicator of the degree of lipid peroxidation. In this study, MDA increased by $GdCl_{3}$ administration not by $CCl_{4}$. To understand the toxicity of $GdCl_{3}$, we analyzed global gene expression profile of mice liver after acute $GdCl_{3}$ injection. Four hundred fifty two genes were differentially expressed with more than 2-fold in at least one time point among 3 hr, 6 hr, and 24 hr. Several genes involved in fibrogenesis regulation. Several types of pro-collagens (Col1a2, Col5a2, Col6a3, and Col13a1) and tissue inhibitor of metal-loproteinase1 (TIMP1) were up regulated during all the time points. Genes related to growth factors, chemokines, and oxidative stress, which were known to control fibrogenesis, were significantly changed. In addition, $GdCl_{3}$ induced abnormal regulation between lipid synthesis and degradation related genes. These data will provide the information about influence of $GdCl_{3}$ to hepatotoxicity.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.32-38
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• 2001

Although the ultrasonic method has been developed and used widely in the fields, it has been used only for measuring the defect size and thickness loss. In this study, the relationship between surface wave attenuation through micro-crack growth and variation of velocity under repeated cyclic loading has been investigated. The specimens are adopted from 2.25Cr-1Mo steel, which is used for power plant and pipeline system, and have dimensions of $200{\times}40{\times}4mm$. The results of ultrasonic test with a 5MHz transducer show that surface wave velocity gradually decreases from the point of 60% of fatigue life and the crack length of 2mm with the increasing fatigue cycles. From the results of this study, it is found that the technique using the ultrasonic velocity change is one of very useful methods to evaluate the fatigue life nondestructively.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Heat Treatment
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.13-18
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• 1991

The formation of high $T_c$ phase is very sluggish and c parameter of unit cell of high $T_c$ phase is about $37{\AA}$. High $T_c$ oxide superconductor with a $T_c$ above 100 K has been successfully prepared by solid state reaction method in BiSrCaCuO system by Pb adding. The microstructure related to the formation of the high $T_c$ phase has been investigated. As compared with YBCO compound, the formation reaction of the high $T_c$ requires long time heat treatment. It is due to the transformation from the low $T_c$ phase to high $T_c$ phase. The sintering just below the melting point of the calcined powder mixture is effective on the formation of the high $T_c$ phase in Pb-added BiSrCaCuO system. The growth of the high $T_c$ superconducting phase has a thin plate shape, which is characterized by the c parameter of $37{\AA}$. The formation of the high $T_c$ phases is delayed by the excessive addition of Pb. The lattice parameter(c) of the unit cell (both the low and high $T_c$ phases) is increased with increase of Pb.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• v.17 no.6
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• pp.2787-2793
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• 2016

Background: Urinary bladder cancer is a common malignancy in the West and ranks as the $7^{th}$ most common cancer in our region of Kashmir, India. FGFR3 mutations are frequent in superficial urothelial carcinoma (UC) differing from the RAS gene mutational pattern. The aim of this study was to analyze the frequency and association of FGFR3 and RAS gene mutations in UC cases. Materials and Methods: Paired tumor and adjacent normal tissue specimens of 65 consecutive UC patients were examined. DNA preparations were evaluated for the occurrence of FGFR3 and RAS gene mutations by PCR-SCCP and DNA sequencing. Results: Somatic point mutations of FGFR3 were identified in 32.3% (21 of 65). The pattern and distribution were significantly associated with low grade/stage (p<0.05). The overall mutations in exon 1 and 2 in all the forms of RAS genes aggregated to 21.5% and showed no association with any clinic-pathological parameters. In total, 53.8% (35 of 65) of the tumors studied had mutations in either a RAS or FGFR3 gene, but these were totally mutually exclusive in and none of the samples showed both the mutational events in mutually exclusive RAS and FGFR3. Conclusions: We conclude that RAS and FGFR3 mutations in UC are mutually exclusive and non-overlapping events which reflect activation of oncogenic pathways through different elements.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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• v.12 no.12
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• pp.2195-2200
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• 2008

The use of WLAN technology specially 802.11 b and g has seen huge subscriber growth in a relatively short time period due to low cost and ease of installation of WLAN hardware. These technologies provide multiple data rates ranging from 1 to 54 Mbps depending on modulation used in physical layer. This paper presents the performance of 802.11b and g under different data rates in mobile IPv4 environment. OPNET is used in the study as the network simulator. The performance metrics used in this wort is data traffic received by a WLAN station roaming amongst Access Point(AP) of different ESSs. It is found that much data packets are lost during handover between mobile agents. The traffic received by the roaming station varies based on the data rates provided by two different WLAN technologies.

• Journal of Radiation Industry
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• v.6 no.3
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• pp.239-244
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• 2012

This study was conducted to investigate bacterial growth, viscosity, color, and sensory properties of gamma-irradiated Tarakjuk powder, a Korean milk porridge powder, at 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 kGy. The total aerobic bacteria in non-irradiated Tarakjuk powder was $2.56{\log}\;CFU{\cdot}g^{-1}$, whereas it was not observed within the detection limit of $2{\log}\;CFU{\cdot}g^{-1}$ in samples irradiated at more than 1 kGy. Spore-forming bacteria, however, were not observed in all samples within the detection limit of $1{\log}\;CFU{\cdot}g^{-1}$. The viscosity of rehydrated Tarakjuk after gamma irradiation significantly decreased from 16,770 cP to 4,060 cP when irradiated at 10 kGy. The redness ($a^*$ value) and yellowness ($b^*$ value) evaluated using a colorimeter were significantly increased according to the increase in irradiation dose (p<0.05), while there was no difference in color evaluation conducted by panels. The overall acceptance decreased as the irradiation dose increased, and the 5 kGy sample was 4.0 (normal) on a 7-point scale. As a result, it is considered that a gamma irradiation of 5 kGy is enough to sterilize Tarakjuk powder with a acceptable sensory quality.